The Wagoneer had its genesis in the Willys Jeep Station Wagon, built starting in 1946. The Station Wagon was Willys’ family offering, sold alongside the Utility Wagon. By the early 1960s, Willys (then owned by Kaiser) wanted to move… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
Jul 23, 2022 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Not Often Seen: 1975 Toyota Celica ST Coupe
There’s nothing like a snappy little sports car to run around in, and this 1975 Toyota Celica ST is just about as cool as they come. A former California car now in Washington State (Lakewood, to be exact), this… more»
Jul 23, 2022 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Factory Supercar? 1987 Pontiac Tojan
It’s amazing how many times GM has gotten within a few inches of building a truly world-beating supercar only to trip over its own feet at the finish line. The Pontiac Tojan is a terrific example of this, as… more»
Jul 23, 2022 • For Sale • 30 Comments
OHV V8 Powered 1954 Ford Country Squire Wagon!
Termite-proof is one way you could describe this 1954 Ford Country Squire. Still referred to as a “Woodie”, the last of the true wood components was used on the ’53 edition and even then it was just the trim… more»
Jul 23, 2022 • For Sale • 43 Comments
34k Mile Survivor: 1978 Chevrolet Chevette
The Chevette was a simple, basic, no-frills subcompact that – in 1976 – replaced the troublesome Vega that Chevy had been marketing since 1971. It would go on to sell nearly three million copies in 12 years, twice the… more»
Jul 22, 2022 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Hatchback Survivor: 1974 Ford Pinto Runabout
By the late 1960s, all the U.S. automakers were cooking up ideas on how to compete with the surge of small, imported cars coming from Japan and Europe. Chevy was working on the Vega, AMC was planning to chop… more»
Jul 21, 2022 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Black-Plate Survivor: 1966 Volkswagen Beetle 1300
We’ve seen a few examples of the venerable Volkswagen Beetle recently at Barn Finds, and their condition has ranged from the drop-dead gorgeous to ones requiring plenty of TLC. This 1966 Beetle stands out for me because it is… more»
Jul 21, 2022 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Rust-Free Survivor: 1952 Willys Aero Lark
Enthusiasts considering a first restoration project can find the prospect daunting. The thought of scraping and grinding away years of accumulated rust and welding in new steel can see many throw the entire concept into the “too hard” basket…. more»
Jul 21, 2022 • For Sale • 18 Comments
One Family Owned: 1948 Buick Roadmaster 2-Door Sedanet
Until recently, this 1948 Buick Roadmaster had belonged to the same family since the day it rolled off the showroom floor. It has spent more than twenty-five years in storage, but the seller revived it, ready to go to… more»
Jul 21, 2022 • For Sale • 37 Comments
Super-Rare Renault Sport Spider In California
Who can argue with the vendor, who says, “This car is pure driving fun!” It’s as cute as all-get-out, and a model that it’s safe to say is rarely seen in the U.S. It may seem oddly familiar, but… more»
Jul 21, 2022 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Second Chance at a 1999 Mustang SVT Cobra
One day soon, this 1999 Mustang SVT Cobra will be 25 years old and thus qualify for Historical designation license plates in many US states. The fact that 1999 doesn’t seem all that long ago, and that this car… more»
Jul 21, 2022 • For Sale • 19 Comments
1967 Dodge Dart 270 Survivor
Recently, I have been jonesing for a fourth generation Dodge Dart, specifically a ’67 to ’69 version, much like this ’67 Dart example. The simplicity and balance of the design are just perfect in my estimation. And I thought… more»
Jul 20, 2022 • For Sale • 14 Comments
America’s Fastest Sedan? 1991 Dodge Spirit R/T
Dodge had the fastest vehicle from 0-60 made in America in the late-1970s with the Li’l Red Truck and this 1991 Dodge Spirit R/T was almost two seconds faster to sixty mph and it had half the engine. Ok,… more»
Jul 20, 2022 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Breezeway Backglass! 1963 Mercury Monterey
In 1963, Mercury added a novel roof line and retractable back window on eight models and body styles. Marketed as the Breezeway, the interesting concept would soon find itself superseded by more orders for factory air conditioning, so the… more»
Jul 20, 2022 • For Sale • 13 Comments
351/3-Speed: 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1
The seller is this 1970 Mustang Mach 1’s second owner and has been its custodian for twenty years. It hasn’t seen active duty for three decades but has been in dry storage that has helped preserve most of its… more»
Jul 20, 2022 • For Sale • 12 Comments
0 to 60 in 4 Seconds! 1994 Dodge Viper
Introduced in 1992, the Viper was a mega-muscle/sports car that would be a part of Dodge’s portfolio until 2017. The 10-cylinder engine was easily rated at 400 hp and these hot rods could do 0-60 in about 4 seconds,… more»
